Short answer: the JBL Flip Essential 2 if sound quality matters most, the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 if price matters most. The JBL Flip Essential 2 ranks #80 of 182 medium speakers, rated 3.3/5, at $85.90. The Tronsmart Mirtune C3 ranks #102, rated 3.1/5, at $29.99, $55.91 cheaper.
The case for the JBL Flip Essential 2: A compact, affordable waterproof speaker that gets fairly loud for its size and connects to two phones at once. The tradeoff: There is no tweeter, and side by side comparisons found it does not sound as good as the JBL Flip 6, with less bass; its bass stops growing above about 70% volume, so turning it up mostly adds loudness, not weight.
The case for the Tronsmart Mirtune C3: A small, light waterproof speaker at a budget price, with Auracast multi speaker sync, stereo pairing, USB-C audio input and app EQ. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the JBL Flip Essential 2 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Flip Essential 2 lacks. The catch: In GiT’s three way blind test it came behind the Creative Muvo Go and Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, sounding good only on sparse tracks, and listeners in AudioPro Reviews’ comparison found the JBL Flip 6 fuller with more bass.
Buy the JBL Flip Essential 2 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip Essential 2 | Tronsmart Mirtune C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85.90 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #80 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #102 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm racetrack fullrange + 2x passive radiators | 1x racetrack woofer + 1x tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 30W |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| App | No | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| EQ | No | Yes (app) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs (520 g) | 1.2 lbs (0.53 kg) |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (175 x 68 x 70 mm) | 7.1”H x 2.8”W x 2.8”D (180 x 70 x 72 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 14.8Wh (7.4V, 2000mAh) |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
| Strap | - | Yes (lanyard) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Flip Essential 2: reviews by Speaker Fan, Angelicaaudio and AudioTribe.
- Tronsmart Mirtune C3: reviews by THBOX, GiT and AudioPro.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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